Talent Acquisition Specialist - Executive Recruitment

• Dynamic opportunity to join a collaborative and high performing team
• Permanent/Ongoing opportunity, location negotiable across Parramatta, Newcastle or Orange with hybrid working supported
• Clerk Grade 7/8 | Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $106,025 - $117,363 + super and annual leave loading

Are you an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist with a passion for senior executive recruitment and a talent for engaging top-tier leaders? An opportunity has been created for an experienced and innovative Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition and Strategy group to implement a range of innovative strategies to attract and build a skilled workforce that meets the Department’s current and future needs.

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist focused on senior executive recruitment, you will work closely with our Talent Acquisition Partners and senior leaders to design and implement targeted talent attraction strategies. This will include proactively sourcing and engaging with executive-level candidates, identifying and leveraging platforms to identify and approach top talent and curating and maintaining talent pipelines. Additionally, you will manage reporting and develop market insights to inform decision making.

Your deep recruitment expertise will be vital in developing bespoke assessment methods tailored to evaluate the capabilities of candidates at the highest levels of leadership. In this role, you will also facilitate internal mobility within the Department and cross-sector for our employees, as well as oversee direct appointments for executive roles, ensuring alignment with NSW Government policies and best practices.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a high-touch human resource role where you will provide proactive recruitment advice and guidance to your clients, consistent with the NSW Government legislation. Our team is focused on striving to be ‘a world class public service’ and customer service is at the forefront of everything we stand for.

What’s in it for me?

This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of our executive workforce while being part of a dynamic and supportive team with a genuine commitment to development and progression. This is an exciting time to join the team as we embark on a period of change focused on building a contemporary talent acquisition delivery model. Your contributions will directly impact our department and the communities we serve as you will work with a range of clients on initiatives that positively impact the people of NSW.

We also offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

What you will bring to the role

We’re looking for someone who is a skilled and innovative recruiter who has exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills which enables you to build strategic partnerships with executive stakeholders to understand their unique resourcing needs. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment and have proven experience in executive search and direct sourcing, with a proactive and creative approach to talent acquisition.

It is essential that you have a strong attention to detail, particularly in drafting high-quality briefing notes and advertising content, coupled with the ability to use data-driven insights such as LinkedIn Talent Insights to inform sourcing strategies based on current market trends. You’ll also bring proven experience in providing an elite customer experience at all touch points for your stakeholders with a focus on delivering a high standard of candidate care.

What is an essential requirement:

• Sound experience in recruitment best practice including recruitment approaches, marketing and social media initiatives and policies, processes, and legislative requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talent acquisition professional to join a dedicated and highly regarded team where your excellent stakeholder management skills and strategic mindset will be supported and encouraged. If you are an exceptional communicator with the ability to build credibility and trust with clients, we want to hear from you!

For more information read the full Role Description: Talent Acquisition Specialist

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close on Wednesday 27 November 2024 at 11:55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Melissa Chetcuti, A/Senior Manager Talent Acquisition via email at [email protected]

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via [email protected] or (02) 6363 7676​ - HR Support, option 3, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out our Aboriginal guide to applying for a role to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career Pathways Team for a yarn.